The Bitcoin treasury firm
Strategy
has shown impressive endurance despite turbulent markets, with founder Michael Saylor stating the company could continue paying dividends for 71 years if
Bitcoin
prices stay unchanged. This statement
comes at a time when the company is dealing with
wider industry headwinds, such as an expanding boycott of JP Morgan and the threat of being dropped from indexes, which could unsettle the crypto sector. The opposition to JPMorgan has grown stronger after
MSCI announced intentions to remove
crypto treasury companies from its indexes by January 2026—a decision that could force funds and asset managers following those indexes to sell automatically.
Strategy’s financial health is anchored by its $56 billion Bitcoin holdings, with Saylor
highlighting that the company can cover dividends
for many years, even if Bitcoin remains at $87,000. This strength is evident in its 5.9-to-1 asset-to-debt ratio, which
experts believe gives
the firm a strong cushion against negative price swings. The company has also issued several preferred stock series—including the 8% yield Strike and 10.5% yield Stretch—to support operations and manage liquidity risks, with some shares trading at reduced prices reflecting market doubts
as reported by Barrons
.
Even though its stock price has recently dropped, Strategy’s steady cash flow from its enterprise software business and its disciplined Bitcoin acquisition approach have shielded it from the forced sales affecting smaller competitors
according to CoinDesk
.
Yet, the larger crypto treasury industry is under increasing strain. Firms like ETHZilla and FG Nexus have been selling their
Ethereum
reserves to finance share buybacks, as their stocks trade well below net asset value
as noted by BeInCrypto
. These moves expose weaknesses in leveraged capital structures, where limited liquidity and falling asset values intensify selling pressure. In contrast, Strategy’s method stands out: Saylor has consistently denied rumors of Bitcoin sales,
affirming the company will "HODL"
through market swings. This position is supported by a debt schedule that stretches to 2027, with convertible notes
unlikely to prompt
immediate repayment demands.
Opinions remain split regarding the long-term prospects of crypto treasuries. While MSCI’s planned index adjustments could intensify selling,
Strategy’s capacity to attract passive capital
—such as its place in the Nasdaq 100—gives it a notable edge. Furthermore, Saylor’s view that Strategy operates as a “bitcoin-backed structured finance company” rather than a passive holding firm
highlights its unique business model
. Still, risks remain:
if Bitcoin stays below $74,400 for an extended period
—which is Strategy’s average purchase price—confidence could be shaken, though the company faces no margin calls or urgent liquidation requirements.
As the industry contends with shifting regulations and market instability, Strategy’s durability serves as an example of how to balance the risks and rewards of crypto investments with conventional financial strategies. Whether its approach becomes a model for others or a warning sign
depends on Bitcoin’s future
and how well the sector adjusts to new index rules and liquidity challenges.